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Rakiura National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rakiura National Park is located on Stewart Island. It is the 14th of New Zealand's national parks, and was officially opened on March 9, 2002. Many native birds can be found within in the park, and Rakiura offers perhaps the best opportunity anywhere in New Zealand for viewing kiwi in the wild. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rakiura_National_Park   (164 words)

Egmont National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Egmont National Park is located south of New Plymouth, close to the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The park, established in 1900, is dominated by the dormant volcano of Mount Taranaki. Since the area has a high rainfall rate and mild coastal climate there is a lush rainforest covering the foothills, changing to subalpine and alpine shrublands at high elevations, which are in stark contrast to the surrounding pasture farmlands. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Egmont_National_Park   (191 words)

Rakiura National Park Rakiura National Park is a one-hour ferry ride away from the South Island town of Bluff, where a full range of accommodation can be found. The most recent addition to New Zealand's national park portfolio, Rakiura is an enchanted world of unmodified ecosystems and habitats. Rakiura translates to 'the Land of Glowing Skies', a name that refers to both the beautiful night-sky phenomenon called the Aurora Australis (the Southern Lights) and the breathtaking sunsets that burn on the western horizon. newzealand.com /travel/destinations/national-parks/rakiura/rakiura.cfm   (619 words)

Rakiura National Park Rakiura National Park on Stewart Island is the 14th of New Zealand's national parks, and was officially gazetted on February 28, 2002 and opened on March 9, 2002. Parkmaps are detailed maps for those visiting and using New Zealand's national parks and other conservation land. This pest-free island is excluded from the park, as is all Māori land, freehold land and the foreshore. doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~National-Parks/Rakiura-National-Park/index.asp   (1013 words)

New Zealand National Parks : Rakiura National Park Created in 2001, the 163,000 hectare Rakiura national park covers some 85% of Stewart Island and is New Zealand's sixth largest. New Zealand National Parks : Rakiura National Park The park has an extensive track system but perhaps the best known and the best developed is the Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks. www.godzone.com /aboutnz/national_parks/14_rakiura.htm   (863 words)

National parks (New Zealand) - FreeEncyclopedia Rakiura National Park[?], Stewart Island, 150,000 hectares, established in 2002. National Park, New Zealand[?] is a Railway station and village near Tongariro National Park. Paparoa National Park[?], northern west coast of South Island 30,000 hectares, established in 1987. www.openproxy.ath.cx /na/National_parks_(New_Zealand).html   (188 words)

New Zealand National Parks Paparoa National Park's boundaries were carefully chosen not just to protect the area's forests and minerals but also a full range of ecosystems from the mountaintops to the coast. Mount Aspiring National Park is in north Fiordland and straddles the southern end of the Southern Alps. Comprising 30 percent of its land area, New Zealand's 14 national parks and protected areas are taonga (treasures) of irreplaceable value that contain features of great historic and spiritual significance to the Maori and hold some of the most spectacular scenery, rare and endangered flora and fauna and archaeological sites. www.godzone.com /aboutnz/national_parks.htm   (1368 words)

Campervan Rentals New Zealand and Rakiura National Park Located on Stewart Island, the Rakiura National Park is the 14th and latest national park to be established in New Zealand. Made up of a variety of former state parks and natural reserves, the Rakiura National Park was opened on March 9, 2002 amidst an on rush of international and local visitors. Rakiura National Park is proud to provide visitors with a unique environmental experience unlike anything else in New Zealand. www.nzroadtrip.com /rakiura-national-park.htm   (712 words)

Islands Info Guide to Island Information Worldwide Stewart Island off the main New Zealand coastline is the location of the most southerly National Park in New Zealand - Rakiura National Park. New Zealand's South Island is home to no less than ten National Parks, and given the extent of the wild and rugged landscape it is perhaps a wonder that there are not more. Mount Aspiring and Fiordland further to the south are the largest National Parks in New Zealand. www.islandsinfo.com /article_nz_south.htm   (599 words)

Rakiura National Park - New Zealand’s Southernmost Sanctuary - Stewart Island Rakiura National Park on Stewart Island is 30 km south of Bluff. Rakiura means ‘Glowing Skies’ in Maori, referring to the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) and the spectacular blood-red sunsets often seen here. There is unlimited access to most of the park on 250 km of tramping tracks. www.newzealandnz.co.nz /national-parks/rakiura.html   (371 words)

2002006.txt Contents 1 Title 2 Commencement 3 Land declared national park 4 National park named Schedule Description of land in Southland Land District Southland District Order 1 Title This order is the Rakiura National Park Order 2002. 3 Land declared national park (1) The land described in the Schedule--- (a) is available to be declared a national park; and (b) is declared a national park subject to the National Parks Act 1980. The establishment of the park follows the usual processes under the National Parks Act 1980, including public consultation and a recommendation from the New Zealand Conservation Authority. www.knowledge-basket.co.nz /regs/regs/text/2002/2002006.txt   (303 words)

Southland The region is home to Fiordland National Park and includes Stewart Island, much of which is set aside as Rakiura National Park. In the 19th century, Southland became a province, but later rejoined Otago after financial difficulties. www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/s/so/southland.html   (133 words)

Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island, New Zealand birding Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island, New Zealand birding Under the National Parks Act, such parks must contain scenery of such distinctive quality, ecological systems, or natural features so beautiful, unique or scientifically important that their preservation is in the national interest. In backing national park status, the Southland conservancy's report to the New Zealand Conservation www.nzbirds.com /StewartIsland.html   (288 words)

Outside Online Archives Outside Online With the establishment of Rakiura, the world's southernmost national park, more than ten percent of New Zealand is now designated national parkland. On March 9, Prime Minister Helen Clark, Conservation Minister Sandra Lee, and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hilary officially opened Rakiura National Park in a ceremony at Lee Bay, the park's northern boundary on Stewart Island, the countries southernmost island. March 14, 2002 New Zealand, with one-third of its land dedicated to conservation, has recently added another jewel to its crown, Rakiura National Park. outside.away.com /news/headlines/20020314_1.html   (393 words)

Stewart Island gets national park The Rakiura National Park will take in most of the island, excluding the main settlement of Oban. One national park impact report suggests that figure could eventually treble and existing roads, electricity and sewerage systems would struggle to cope. The natural charms of Stewart Island are to get official recognition in March, when part of the island will become a national park, the country's 14th. technology.nzoom.com /cda/printable/1,1856,79070,00.html   (233 words)

Greens applaud national park for Stewart Island - Green Party The Rakiura national park will cover around 85 per cent of Stewart Island's area and will include some of New Zealand's most valuable and diverse natural environment. Ms Fitzsimons said the new national park would be a huge asset for every New Zealander to enjoy. Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has welcomed today's announcement to create New Zealand's fourteenth national park on Stewart Island. www.greens.org.nz /docs/press/010511stewardIsland.htm   (188 words)

Scoop: PM opens National Park on Stewart Island Prime Minister Helen Clark today said the creation of Rakiura National Park will protect Stewart Island’s untouched natural and scenic beauty for future generations. Conservation Minister Sandra Lee said the Rakiura National Park will protect the island’s unique native plants and wildlife. The park covers 157,000 hectares and eighty-five per cent of the island, excluding a buffer zone around the township of Halfmoon Bay, private and Maori-owned lands, and public roads.” www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PA0203/S00165.htm   (557 words)

Stewart Island - Wikpedia Over 80% of the island is set aside as Rakiura National Park, New Zealand's newest national park. The Maori name for the island is Rakiura, the southern dialect form of Rangiora, meaning glowing skies. Its permanent population is 236 people, most of whom live in the settlement of Oban. www.bostoncoop.net /~tpryor/wiki/index.php?title=Stewart_Island   (748 words)

National Park Resources 'National Parks of New Zealand.' By Craig Potten. New Zealand National Parks and Conservation Foundation www.nationalparks.org.nz 'New Zealand's National Parks.' By Leonard Cobb and James Duncan. www.kcc.org.nz /places/nationalparks/resources.asp   (398 words)

Southland, South Island New Zealand. Southland, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Rakiura National Park, Bluff, Southern Scenic Route Rakiura National Park, including the Rakiura Great Walk, draw many to the island. Southland, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Rakiura National Park, Bluff, Southern Scenic Route With sandy beaches, lush vegetation, exquisite bushwalks and numerous eco-tours it’s an extremely popular destination. www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/southland/index.cfm   (711 words)

The soc.culture.new-zealand FAQ FAQ National exams/qualifications: Form 5: School Certificate Form 6: Sixth Form Certificate Form 7: Bursary (entrance to university is mostly based on this) -------------------- B3.3.7 Universities Otago is the oldest, Waikato is the newest, Auckland is the largest, and Lincoln is the smallest. National Library of New Zealand: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/ Email: visitors@natlib.govt.nz New Zealand Library Catalogues: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/libr/nzopac.htm New Zealand Library and Information Association: http://www.netlink.co.nz/~nzlia/ which gives details of the organisation, and links to related sites. Also within the park is the Tasman Glacier, which is about 20 kms long. www.non.com /news.answers/new-zealand-faq.html   (15070 words)

Greenvale Stewart Island Bed & Breakfast, New Zealand luxurious accommodation - Stewart Island Almost all (85%) of Stewart Island is part of Rakiura National Park — New Zealand’s newest national park. Step back in time with a visit to the Rakiura Museum and immerse yourself in the bygone stories of whaling, sealing, tin mining, timber milling and fishing. Lush rainforest, sweeping sand dunes and wetlands make the Park a special place to walk and tramp. www.greenvalestewartisland.co.nz /stewart_island.html   (345 words)

Rakiura Track It lies within the Rakiura National Park and can be walked over a one to three day period. The Rakiura Track is a tramping track located on Stewart Island, New Zealand. There are two huts on the track at Port William and the North Arm of Paterson Inlet. www.worldhistory.com /wiki/R/Rakiura-Track.htm   (148 words)

Scoop: Establishment Of Rakiura National Park “Rakiura — Stewart Island — is a special national park, being New Zealand’s first island national park, predominantly covered in indigenous vegetation and in a relatively healthy state. National Urges Political Interference in TVNZ Salaries - National Party Broadcasting spokeswoman Georgina te Heuheu says if Ian Fraser isn't working as Chief Executive, he should not be paid the Chief Executive's salary. “Rakiura is also very special for its 20,000 plus kiwi population, especially the Stewart Island brown kiwi. www.scoop.co.nz /stories/GE0105/S00036.htm   (1083 words)

rakiura national park - OneLook Dictionary Search Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "rakiura national park" is defined. We found one dictionary with English definitions that includes the word rakiura national park: www.onelook.com /?w=rakiura+national+park   (74 words)

JUNE 2002 It is the only national park where weka, kaka and kiwi are relatively safe because there are no stoats, ferrets and weasels. The park covers 157,000ha and 85 per cent of the island, excluding a buffer zone around Halfmoon Bay township, private and Maori-owned lands and public roads. At the entrance we contemplated the $10 per person entry fee to the park, and the drifting rain, and opted for free entrance to the café, leaving the park for some other occasion. www.kiwiphile.org /jun2002.html   (6865 words)

Tamahau Island Paterson Inlet Rakiura Stewart Island New Zealand Tamahau Island - South of Ulva - Paterson Inlet Rakiura National Park Tamahau Island Paterson Inlet Rakiura Stewart Island New Zealand www.cleangreen.co.nz /new/gallery2/stewart/3.htm   (21 words)

coman2003.htm Peckett, Marilyn K. "Narrowing the Road: Co-Management with Anishnabe at the Riding Mountain National Park (Winnipeg, Manitoba)." Presented at "Crossing Boundaries," the seventh annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 10-14, 1998. "From Conflict to Collaboration: The Case of Cahuita National Park, Limon, Costa Rica." Presented at "Crossing Boundaries," the seventh annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Common Property, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 10- 14, 1998. "National Parklands in Northern Homelands: A Comparison of Co-Management of National Parks With Native People in Alaska and the Yukon." (Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Hawaii, 1998). www.indiana.edu /~iascp/coman2003.htm   (14215 words)

NZOOM - ONE News - National Clark marked Rakiura National Park's opening by unveiling a giant chain link sculpture which symbolises Stewart Island's legendary link to the South Island as the anchor to Maui's canoe. She said the creation of the national park will preserve the island's unique beauty in perpetuity. Prime Minister Helen Clark has officially opened the country's newest national park on Stewart Island. onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,86069-1-7,00.html   (121 words)

e-Review of Tourism Research Key words: visitor impacts, remote experience, sustainable tourism, Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC), national parks The area provides a special remote experience and is nationally recognised as possessing unique conservation values - extensive sand dune system, windswept coastal area, and good opportunities for kiwi viewing. For information regarding the working papers please contact the authors directly via their e-mail address at the bottom of the abstract page. ertr.tamu.edu /conferenceabstracts.cfm?abstractid=1333   (400 words)

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